Mercyhurst 81, at New Haven 75

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (Interstat) — In a game defined by a monumental individual performance and a relentless comeback, the Mercyhurst Lakers outlasted the New Haven Chargers in overtime, 81-75, in a Northeast Conference women’s basketball clash on Thursday night at Charger Gymnasium. The contest was a showcase for New Haven’s Aniya McDonald-Perry, who delivered a career-defining 25-point effort, but it was ultimately Mercyhurst’s balanced attack and clutch plays in the extra period that secured the road victory. Mercyhurst, which improved to 7-13, appeared in danger of being overwhelmed early as New Haven, now 6-14, built a 34-26 halftime lead. The… Read more...